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Take the Cake

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40%Game Brain Score
gameplay, optimization
graphics, music
55% User Score Based on 20 reviews
Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

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Take the Cake is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Kuny and was released on November 28, 2017. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Take back Frank’s stolen cake from evil robots by navigating neon-lit worlds filled with puzzles, obstacles, and electronic music.

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming visuals and a lighthearted tone, making it appealing for casual players and children.
  • Gameplay mechanics are smooth and intelligent, offering a mix of platforming and logic puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty.
  • It's a fun time-killer with decent gameplay variety, suitable for those looking for a light and relaxing experience.
  • The game is considered overpriced for its content, with many reviewers suggesting it should be purchased at a significantly lower price.
  • It lacks depth in terms of narrative and variety, making it feel simplistic and forgettable.
  • Some players found the gameplay to be too easy and not challenging enough, leading to a lack of engagement.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Take the Cake" is characterized by its clever mechanics and lighthearted tone, featuring a mix of platforming, physics, and logic puzzles that evolve as players progress. While the game effectively integrates tutorial elements into the gameplay, some players may find the instructions challenging to decipher. Overall, the mechanics are praised for their brilliance and variety, providing a fun and engaging experience without becoming repetitive.

    • “With a lighthearted tone and clever mechanics, it invites players on a fun adventure with a friendly robot named Frank, who’s on a mission to… steal a cake!”
    • “Despite the humorous premise, the game delivers a logic-based experience that balances simple mechanics with smart puzzle design.”
    • “As you progress through the game, the mechanics continue to change to keep things fresh and fun, and it is not just a repetitive run and jump game.”
    • “Minimal narrative – focused more on gameplay, which might not appeal to players who seek story-driven experiences.”
    • “Gameplay is okay but not amazing.”
    • “I almost passed up reviewing this title when I learned that its gameplay was dependent on colors.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Take the Cake" feature a clean and colorful cartoon-like style, enhanced by a 2.5D aesthetic that complements its side-scrolling gameplay. While the visuals are vibrant and appealing, they are described as simple and somewhat basic, lacking advanced options like graphics modes. Overall, the graphics contribute to a pleasant experience, but may not be enough to engage players seeking deeper visual or narrative depth.

    • “The visuals in 'Take the Cake' are clean and colorful, with a cartoon-like charm.”
    • “The 2.5D aesthetic works well, blending 3D elements with classic side-scrolling gameplay.”
    • “The vibrant neon graphics do not overpower the game.”
    • “The game works in full screen, but controls are fixed and there's no graphics modes, which should be standard for every PC game.”
    • “While the puzzle difficulty and variety is well done, I doubt that the graphics, story, and world-building are likely to capture very many players' interest.”
    • “Very bare bones; simple graphics, simple puzzles, simple story.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized by a soft and relaxing electronic soundtrack that complements its casual gameplay. While not particularly memorable or epic, the soothing tunes enhance the overall experience without becoming repetitive, making it enjoyable for players.

    • “The soundtrack is soft and relaxing, perfectly fitting the game’s casual nature.”
    • “While the music isn’t particularly epic or memorable, it suits the gameplay and doesn't become repetitive over time.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “It has very simple visuals and quite an elementary soundtrack, but that wouldn't prevent you from having some enjoyable time playing it.”
    • “The electronic soundtrack is soothing and not overbearing, while still being fitting for the game.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features a lighthearted adventure centered around a friendly robot named Frank on a mission to steal a cake, but it is minimal and lacks depth, focusing more on gameplay than narrative. Players may find the simplistic graphics and world-building unengaging, as the plot revolves around a basic quest to retrieve stolen cake from mysterious robots. Overall, while the game offers clever mechanics and enjoyable puzzles, those seeking a rich story may be disappointed.

    • “With a lighthearted tone and clever mechanics, it invites players on a fun adventure with a friendly robot named Frank, who’s on a mission to… steal a cake!”
    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The player character is a smoky blob who is on a quest to retrieve stolen cake from robots of mysterious origin.”
    • “Minimal narrative – focused more on gameplay, which might not appeal to players who seek story-driven experiences.”
    • “While the puzzle difficulty and variety is well done, I doubt that the graphics, story, and world-building are likely to capture very many players' interest.”
    • “Very bare bones; simple graphics, simple puzzles, simple story.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its optimization, being lightweight and capable of running smoothly on low-end PCs.

    • “The game is lightweight and runs smoothly on low-end PCs.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on older hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high performance without sacrificing graphics.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its cute and well-animated characters and enemies, fostering a friendly and relaxed environment that appeals to casual players and is suitable for all ages.

    • “The characters and enemies are cute and well-animated, creating a friendly atmosphere that's great for casual players and kids alike.”
    • “The game features a relaxed atmosphere, suitable for all ages.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a humorous premise but primarily focuses on a logic-based experience, effectively blending simple mechanics with clever puzzle design.

    • “Despite the humorous premise, the game delivers a logic-based experience that balances simple mechanics with smart puzzle design.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no bugs, glitches, or unexpected gameplay issues, contributing to a smooth gaming experience.

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Take the Cake is a platformer game.

Take the Cake is available on PC, Windows, Linux and Xbox.

Take the Cake was released on November 28, 2017.

Take the Cake was developed by Kuny.

Take the Cake has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Take the Cake is a single player game.

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